Equipment Problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

Mitsubishi Eclipse owners have reported 58 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Equipment problem

The crankshaft sensor is faulty and isn't working properly so my car has been shutting off randomly while I am driving it.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

My ac is leaking into the driver's side just above the gas pedal. The leak is occurring where the ac connects to the fire wall. The connection is square and the leak is coming from the bottom of the square. It occurs everytime I use my ac.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

The spyder GS has always leaked from the soft top seals specially from the top right passenger side. It is a very common issue in the 2nd generation spyder GS which im suprised it has never been a recall for the weather stripping.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

1) a common issue according to the forums and facebook groups, the strut towers rust through which presents a safety issue when considering that the suspension is connected to the steering which could put an individual or others on the road at risk 2) yet another common issue, the dash and   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

When attempting to start the vehicle after driving for a while the car would not start. I would have to move the cable harness and clamp around the battery posts to get a good connection so the car would start.   Read details...




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